- Rafael Márquez has been named Mexico’s new head coach, succeeding Javier Aguirre and tasked with leading the team toward the 2030 World Cup; he’s expected to make his managerial debut in the September–October international window.
- Márquez is a high-profile appointment — a former Barcelona star with five World Cups, Champions League and La Liga wins, and recent coaching experience with Barça Atlètic.
- The FMF framed the move as a planned, continuity-focused transition; Aguirre praised Márquez and was thanked after Mexico’s round-of-16 exit to England.
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